WOODS OF YPRES frontman David Gold was tragically killed in a road traffic accident on December 21st, 2011, outside Barrie, Ontario. His sister, Marie, recently announced two tribute shows in memory of David and to celebrate the release of the new album, Woods V: Grey Skies & Electric Light. The album release concert will be Thursday, April 5th in Toronto, Ontario, and the Ypres Music Festival/David's memorial concert will be held Saturday, April 7th in his hometown of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

The Toronto show will be held at The Wreckroom. Details are as follows:

"A celebration of David's life and a tribute memorial concert will take place for friends, family, and fans to come together as well to participate in a listening of Woods 5 in its entirety over a venue sound system.

Scheduled is a headline performance by Chicago's NOVEMBERS DOOM, as well as tribute performances by ECLIPSE ETERNAL, EMPYREAN PLAGUE, GYPSY CHIEF GOLIATH, HALLOWS DIE, KITTIE, PAGAN RITUAL, PANZERFAUST plus more artists tba. As well as a possible surprise performance that may happen

Admission is solely by donation, and proceeds will be given to the Gold family to help cover the expenses of David's final arrangements, and to support the annual David Gold Music Scholarship made available to Sault College students.

An email address will be established if anyone has photos they would like to contribute to a multimedia display that will be running through the evening.

Should you have any inquiries, please contact Marie Gold, Noel Peters, or Rich Gaggi."

Go to this location for more details and updates.

Check out BW&BK; scribe David Perri's review of the new album here.

'Adora Vivos'

'Silver'

'Modern Life Architecture'

The complete tracklist of the album is as follows:

'Career Suicide (Is Not Real Suicide)'

'Travelling Alone'

'Alternate Ending'

'Lightning & Snow'

'Finality'

'Death Is Not An Exit'

'Adora Vivos'

'Silver'

'Modern Life Architecture'

'Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye) (Pt.1)'

'Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye) (Pt.2)'

The Gold family issued a statement for David's friends and fans as follows:

"The Gold family is incredibly saddened in the wake of David's sudden passing. We want to thank everyone for the ongoing outpour of support, as it is greatly appreciated. Although he was only 31 years old, David lived more than most would be able to in an entire lifetime. He was well educated, well travelled, incredibly talented, passionate, compassionate, and loved dearly by thousands of friends, family, and fans all over the world. David's legacy will not only live on, but continue to grow. We ask you to keep David's spirit alive by continuing to listen to his music, and let him inspire your life."

Donations can be made to support his funeral costs through his Paypal account at davidypresgold@gmail.com.